The Undergraduate 4-Year Strategy for Success

Overview

As you begin your academic/co-curricular and career journey, we strongly encourage you to become familiar with the 4-Year Strategy for Success. These components guide you through a series of tasks, activities and events that will assist you in making the most out of your Academic/Co-Curricular and Career-Related choices. You will learn how the Academic/ Co-Curricular and Career Choices you make each year can contribute to your successful development as a student, leader, and professional, and ultimately lead you to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

4-Year Strategy for Success

During your Freshman Year you'll learn about the curriculum and resources that are available, engage in co-curricular activities, and develop as both a student and leader. You'll also begin your professional development by creating a GWSB-approved resume and cover letter, and learn how to network with industry professionals.

Academic / Co-Curricular

Meet with an Academic Advisor each semester (required).

Learn the curriculum in order to make informed choices about your major/ concentration and to create an academic plan for your Freshman Year.

Familiarize yourself with the resources that are available to you at GW, GWSB, and FDFCC** for a successful transition into the University.

In your Sophomore Year you are expected to declare your major and minor, join student organizations, and participate in events and activities that will engage you in community and volunteer work. Additionally, you will learn key skills for pursuing internships and externships by enrolling in a Career Management Course

Academic / Co-Curricular

Meet with an Academic Advisor each semester and adjust your academic plan for the year.

Declare your major / concentration and minor.

Research and consider study abroad opportunities.

Look into research opportunities with faculty.

Join student organizations and help to lead an activity within the organization.

Engage in volunteer and community work.

Participate in a case study competition.

Career

Meet with Your FDFCC** Career Coach.

Research and register for the Career Management Strategy Course and take the Career Leader Assessment.

Learn how to develop your own marketing plan.

Attend career-related events (e.g., Career Week, career treks, career fairs, and career panels, career workshops) sponsored by the FDFCC**, GWSB Undergraduate Programs, or Student Organizations.

Your Junior Year is the perfect time to begin researching graduate schools, pursue leadership opportunities within student organizations, and engage in volunteer opportunities. Many juniors obtain a significant internship and begin connecting with GWSB alumni for mentoring and career guidance.

Academic / Co-Curricular

Meet with an Academic Advisor each semester and adjust your academic plan as needed.

Research and consider graduate school.

Participate in a case study competition.

Continue leadership opportunities with student organizations.

Engage in volunteer and community work.

Career

Meet with Your FDFCC** Career Coach.

Refine your marketing plan.

Attend career-related events (e.g., Career Week, career treks, career fairs, and career panels, career workshops) sponsored by the FDFCC**, GWSB Undergraduate Programs, or Student Organizations.

During your Senior Year you will continue coursework in your concentration and major, pursue leadership roles in student organizations, prepare for graduation, and decide on graduate schools or develop a targeted job search resulting in a full time job offer and successfully transition to the workplace.

Academic / Co-Curricular

Meet with an Academic Advisor to ensure you are on track for graduation.

Participate in a case study competition.

Continue leadership roles with student organizations .

Engage in volunteer and community work.

Apply for graduation!

Career

Meet with Your FDFCC** Career Coach.

Attend career-related events (e.g., Career Week, career treks, career fairs, and career panels, career workshops) sponsored by the FDFCC**, GWSB Undergraduate Programs, or Student Organizations.